24 Frozen Spinach Recipes You Can Make With 10 Ingredients or Less

Frozen spinach recipes for anyone looking for a cheap and easy meal.

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Spinach is one of the most effortless and versatile ingredients you can have in your kitchen. When you're feeling low maintenance and need some nutrients, keeping bags of frozen spinach gives you a reason to cook healthier options. Frozen spinach lasts a long time and is super cheap, making it necessary to have on hand. Even better, there are tons of frozen spinach recipes that require very few ingredients (I was so happy to discover I could feed my lazy self fairly healthy meals so easily). Trust me, you don’t want to underestimate the power of frozen spinach.

So you've got a cup of frozen spinach left over but you're too lazy to cook. Fret no more! Make this super simple four-ingredient dip that'll transform that leftover frozen spinach into an amazing snack.

This burrito is the ultimate on-to-go meal. It doesn't require much, just some simple preparation and a microwave. Grab a tortilla, dump on your protein of choice and some frozen spinach, then wrap and freeze it. When you're ready to eat it, throw it in the microwave and you're done.

As someone who loves changing up the sides of vegetable in my meal, I’m so glad I found this recipe. You don’t have to do much and most ingredients here can be substituted. If you don’t have crème fraiche, use sour cream. Not a fan of Gruyère cheese? Switch it up with another type of Swiss cheese.

There are tons of spinach soup recipes out there. It's a no-brainer why as it's perfect for so many occasions. You pretty much just dump in your favourite seasonings, potatoes, a dash of cream, and a handful frozen spinach into a pot. It's great for cold rainy days and is an all around nutritious soup.

Colcannon is one of the most Irish side dishes out there and some consider it Irish mashed potatoes. It's usually made with potatoes, butter, bacon, and cabbage. Since low-carb alternatives are in, try this version of colcannon that's made with cauliflower, avocado, and spinach.

I have something to confess. I don't eat fish unless it's cooked or prepared in a Japanese cuisine. But I'm eating more fish now, and it's all thanks to good recipes like this one. This recipe's got lots of fresh ingredients, making it healthy and full of flavor. It doesn't require that much work and hits all your macros.

When squash season comes around, don't forget about this recipe. It'll definitely change how you eat squash. I especially love this recipe because it's so fall and we all know this season has amazing harvest.

As much as I love chicken, I do get bored of eating chicken plain for macro-conscious reasons. That's one of the reasons why I love this recipe. It adds a little flavour with the cheese, but still doesn't disrupt my macro game.

If you're looking for an almost healthier version of pizza, this one's for you. You can substitute the sausage with another form of protein if you're vegetarian or vegan. I also imagine this being the perfect Instagram food porn.

As a big fan of veggie patties, there are times when I get sick of only having beet as my main source of vegetables. So if you're like me, this recipe's for you. It also has a little spice to your conventional burger as it incorporates salsa.

14. Spinach Pasta Sauce

Adeena Zeldin

This one is self-explanatory. Just grab your favourite store-bought pasta sauce and throw in frozen spinach. Once that's cooked, mixed it with your favourite pasta.

You know a recipe's good when your mum approves of it. And wow, did the creators of this recipe impress their mothers. Not only is it super tasty, but it's also really simple to make. And the potato nest really shows your culinary skills and acts as a cute snack or a great finger food.

This recipe is one for those who need a simple post-workout breakfast. It’s protein-packed and easy to make. This breakfast only has three main ingredients – eggs, sausages, and frozen spinach. You can add some salt and paper for flavor.

I always wondered how people made green smoothie bowls so Insta-worthy. That is, until I found this smoothie bowl recipe. It’s healthy, aesthetically pleasing, and delicious. What more can you ask for?

If hash brown, omelette, and spinach sounds like a great combination to you, you’re not wrong. While this recipe tells you to use fresh spinach, you can substitute it with frozen spinach – it won’t make a drastic difference.

I'm the kind of person who loves greens on her pizza, especially if it's spinach or rocket (arugula). It's also a great time to include some of that frozen spinach into your homemade pizza recipe. Just let it defrost for a bit and spread it all over your cheese and tomato-filled pizza.

I always remember how excited it was to visit Ikea for their Swedish meatballs. As much as I love their meatballs, I occasionally like to go meatless, especially when hosting parties or contributing to a potluck. So I'm glad I found this recipe.

Basil pesto is so overrated, and if you're wanting to try something new but easy, this recipe will save you. It only requires five ingredients and is super cheap.

So now that you know about all these recipes, believe in frozen spinach and get hoarding. Don't think frozen spinach is just for smoothies. From party treats to smoothies to dips to pizza, frozen spinach can be used in so many recipes.